Veterinary Technician Assistant

Belvoir Pet Hospital; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on

Health package: Medical, dental, and v

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off in accordance with site

Job summary

Belvoir Pet Hospital in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team. This entry-level role is great for someone starting a career in veterinary medicine, with encouragement for candidates with animal handling, kennel, boarding, or daycare experience.

We are a fast-paced team that values dependable, eager learners who enjoy working with animals. You will assist with patient restraint, support outpatient treatments, keep areas clean, restock supplies, and help

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with animals preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Willingness to learn veterinary skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe patient restraint for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Support outpatient treatments and patient care under veterinarians and technicians.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment, exam, and kennel areas.
• Restock supplies and help maintain hospital organization.
• Monitor patient comfort and report concerns to the veterinary team.
• Support efficient daily hospital operations and patient flow.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Belvoir Pet Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in veterinary medicine. While previous veterinary experience is not required, candidates with animal handling, kennel, boarding, daycare, or other animal care experience are encouraged to apply.

We're looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, enjoys working with animals, and thrives in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with safe patient restraint for examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Supporting outpatient treatments and patient care under the direction of veterinarians and technicians
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining treatment, exam, and kennel areas
• Restocking supplies and helping maintain hospital organization
• Monitoring patient comfort and reporting concerns to the veterinary team
• Supporting efficient daily hospital operations and patient flow
• Providing compassionate care to patients and excellent service to clients

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $15 - $17 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is afull-time, flexible positionwith availability neededMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Flexibility within these days is available based on hospital needs.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of experience working with animals in a kennel, dog daycare, boarding facility, shelter, grooming salon, or veterinary setting is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Comfortable handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Strong willingness to learn veterinary skills and procedures
  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
  • Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and safely assist with patient restraint throughout the workday

About us:

Belvoir Pet Hospitalis a busy, 5-doctor practice offering the highest quality of medicine small animals in our community. We are proudlyAAHA-accredited. We deeply value serving our clientele, and in some families we have cared for several generations of clients and their beloved pets. We have numerous fully utilized CVTs, a proactive Hospital Manager, and a fantastic support staff team, and we're well equipped with excellent medical technology. Our primary services are comprehensive, including everything from general wellness and preventative care to advanced dentistry and surgery. We have a great location off Mayfield Road, about nine miles from downtown Cleveland, and are eager to welcome a new team member to our high-caliber team.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, or relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$15 - $17 USD

Belvoir Pet Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify demographic information for compliance and reporting purposes. Completion of this form is entirely voluntary and refusal to provide this information will not subject you to any adverse treatment.

Any information provided will be kept confidential and maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This information will not be used in making hiring decisions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.